Daily Archives: October 18, 2009

The Torah As Protest

Rabbi Gil Student writes: In R. Chaim Navon’s recent book Genesis and Jewish Thought (pp. 59-63), he notes that there are striking similarities and differences between the Torah’s creation story and that found in various ancient Near Eastern texts. His … Continue reading

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From Her Dog’s Perspective

Khunrum emails: "How about writing about it from her dog’s perspective. For instance, does he care enough about your relationship with her to avoid lifting his leg on your futon? arf! arf!" Fred emails: The dog felt cheap and used. … Continue reading

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Chabad Sues Estate Of Subprime King Roland Arnall

From the Los Angeles Business Journal: Roland Arnall became known as one of the wealthiest Angelenos thanks to the subprime mortgage industry he helped create with his company, the former Ameriquest Mortgage. He was also known for giving money to … Continue reading

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